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Yorkton RCMP arrest youth after windshield shot in the eastern Sask. city

FILE: A photo of handcuffs
Saskatchewan RCMP believe they have recovered the firearm used to shoot a hole in a windshield last week in Yorkton. Daniel Allan/Getty Images/File

Yorkton RCMP have charged a youth who allegedly shot a hole in the windshield of a vehicle last week in the eastern Saskatchewan city.

People at the north end of First Avenue reported hearing a loud bang late in the evening on Dec. 5.

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Investigators confirmed damage to the vehicle was caused by a gunshot.

READ MORE: Windshield broken after shots fired in Yorkton, Sask.: RCMP

On Dec. 7, members of the general investigations section arrested the youth and seized a firearm they said was used in the offence.

The youth, who cannot be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is facing a number of charges including careless use of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm while knowing possession was unauthorized, theft and mischief.

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